In a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, the Trump administration has announced the termination of over 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts, leading to widespread layoffs and the termination of crucial programs addressing global health issues such as polio, HIV, and malaria. As employees were given just 15 minutes to gather their belongings from their Washington D.C. headquarters, teary farewells echoed through the office, highlighting the emotional toll of these drastic cuts. The State Department has claimed that life-saving programs will be spared, but many organizations contest this assertion, raising concerns about the future of international aid. This abrupt overhaul has critical implications not only for global health but also for domestic interests, with farmers and businesses fearing the repercussions of diminished overseas development funding.